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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Catanzaro
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Catanzaro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a flight costs an average of $663.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $663 Average price | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Rome to Catanzaro
Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Catanzaro, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Catanzaro:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Catanzaro costing on average $79.
A bus is $611 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Catanzaro costing on average $663.
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $146 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $93. The journey takes 8h 6m versus 6h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Catanzaro
How to get from Rome to Catanzaro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Catanzaro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:30 PM 7h45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 7:15 AM Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:30 PM 7h45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 7:15 AM Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 8863+
Regionale 215878:58 AM 5h22 Rome Termini 2:20 PM Catanzaro $95 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Intercity 551+
Regionale 215899:26 AM 6h49 Rome Termini 4:15 PM Catanzaro $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
Intercity 723+
Regionale 215877:26 AM 6h54 Rome Termini 2:20 PM Catanzaro $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
Intercity 95057+
Regionale 2159111:26 AM 6h54 Rome Termini 6:20 PM Catanzaro $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus11:30 PM 8h00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 7:30 AM Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM 7h45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 12:15 AM Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel) $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM 8h00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 12:30 AM Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Catanzaro:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Catanzaro costing on average $79.
A bus is $611 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Catanzaro costing on average $663.
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Catanzaro as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Catanzaro Lido.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel).
- Travel with ITA to go to Catanzaro by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Catanzaro by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Catanzaro by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with ITA.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Busitalia, Itabus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Italo.
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